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Carbal Medical Services

Locality: Toowoomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 379 558

Address: 125 Russell Street 4350 Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Website: https://carbal.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Reminder to all Carbal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services MEMBERS to RSVP by Friday 16th October for the 2020 AGM on Thursday week 22nd October. Commences 6pm at the Charnley Street Outreach Services facility.

24.01.2022 The Art of Carbal - 'Reef Magic' by Uncle Colin Jones: "This painting is called Reef Magic. And when you look at the painting, first of all, on the right hand side, you’ll see the coloured circles with the red, the yellows and the blue that represents the coral of the Great Barrier Reef. In the coral area, you see the sand patterns with the water and the blue with the little yellow dots around representing the sand with the sun shining through reflecting back. And in the re...ef, you have the little jelly fish, so there are three jellyfish in the reef. Then you see the reef crabs the main structure of the painting is the three reef crabs. And they live around the coral and not too far from where they’re safe as they move round to eat. On the left hand side, there’s some shallow water again with the yellow of the sand reflecting back through and you’ve got two jelly fish in that area. The big circle in the blue toward the top of the painting and the one down the bottom left hand side; you look at that and you’ll see very well camouflaged are some reef fish camouflaged in their environment. In the top section, you have the sand along the beach and as the sand flows in to the ocean, as the tides go in and out you’ll see the patterns of the sand flowing and the circles the life force of the sand. And if you look hard on the left hand side, you’ll see the little hand shape, that’s my great grandson’s hand and he’s not quite two years of age. The hand sign represents that we belong to this land. My little grandson is of course Aboriginal so he belongs to this place. So overall, its showing reef magic, the reef crabs, the jelly fish and the little fish." - Uncle Colin Jones January 2021

24.01.2022 Most people who smoke, want to quit. Nearly 80% of smokers make at least one attempt to quit and around half try to quit smoking every year. Ditching the durri’s is an on-going journey that doesn’t have a one-off solution. ... Carbal's Tackling Indigenous Smoking program provides ongoing support to assist each quitter to navigate their individual journey. Our TIS coordinator and professional health workers are experienced in providing the support, guidance and entry points for all available options to help kick the habit for good. Carbal TIS offers support groups, 8-week programs, community events and education sessions so you don't have to go it alone. The only catch is - only you can take the first step. We can't do it for you! Phone Carbal Medical Services and ask to speak to the TIS team to get started towards a longer, healthier life: | 1300 379 558 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarbalTIS/ #BeSmartDontStart

23.01.2022 8-15 November is NAIDOC week. Please celebrate our beautiful culture. 'Always Was, Always Will Be.'... Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. This country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant Nations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. We built and engineered structures - structures on Earth - predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. Our adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled us to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels. Always Was, Always Will Be. acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and our cultures covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. Through ingenious land management systems like fire stick farming we transformed the harshest habitable continent into a land of bounty. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 - with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. Our coastal Nations watched and interacted with at least 36 contacts made by Europeans prior to 1770. Many of them resulting in the charting of the northern, western and southern coastlines of our lands and our waters. For us, this nation’s story began at the dawn of time. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. - Words and content provided by NAIDOC.org.au #NAIDOC2020

23.01.2022 Thank you to Base Services Toowoomba for hosting Carbal's Tackling Indigenous Smoking team earlier this week. There were definitely heaps of engaging discussions with the group about the harmful effects of smoking, methods to quit and harm-minimisation ideas. We apologise in advance for giving out so many TIS bouncy balls to the group, as there may now be too many rogue bouncing balls wreaking havoc about the building for the next few days ... We had such a fun time with you all and look forward to running more talks with your fantastic organisation. If you and your organisation are interested in hearing our free Carbal TIS education session, please contact our TIS team: | 1300 379 558 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarbalTIS/

22.01.2022 If you want to make 2021 the year that you quit for good, phone the TIS team or request to join our Facebook TIS Support Group: | 1300 379 558 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarbalTIS/

21.01.2022 Free Gift With All Appointments! To celebrate the season for giving and as we approach the end of a unique and challenging year, Carbal Medical Services will be giving away a small gift to all those who make an appointment between now and the holiday shutdown period! HOLIDAY CLOSURES:... This year, all Carbal clinics will be CLOSED from 4:30PM on Thursday 17th December 2020 and will be RE-OPENING at 8:30AM on Tuesday 5th January 2021. Please ensure that you make an appointment to obtain any required prescriptions that you may need over the holidays. In the event of a medical-related emergency over the Christmas holiday period: If you live in the Toowoomba area and require after hours medical services please call 137 425 or go to Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department. If you live in the Warwick area and require after hours medical services please call (07) 4661 6900 or go to Warwick Hospital Emergency Department.

21.01.2022 Every now and then, Uncle Colin will pay Carbal a visit with a new painting which he is in the process of creating. Here is a sneak peek of a big project of his in its early stages! It’s so early on that we don’t even know the title yet. What we do know is that there are turtle eggs in the story of the painting which our CEO may have confused with golf balls. ... Thankfully, Uncle was there to school him.

20.01.2022 A shout out to Carbal’s Community Outreach Manager, Charlie Rowe, for the great work he’s been involved with in the Murri Court over a number of years. He was recently featured in the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Newsletter from the Department of Justice and Attorney General (QLD):

20.01.2022 Yesterday Carbal's Warwick craft group enjoyed a Christmas party to celebrate the end of the year and the holiday period ahead. The group handmade all of the decorations and everyone brought a plate to share. Thank you to all of the members of the group and happy holidays to everyone! If you live in Warwick and would like more information on the group or would like to get involved in 2021, please phone the clinic on 4661 0800 all are welcome!

20.01.2022 We all know Nicotine is found in cigarettes. Many smokers like it because in the short term, it can feel good and "wake you up". But did you know you can actually get poisoned or overdose on Nicotine?... Watch this video to learn more! If you want to be free from reliance on this harmful chemical, phone Carbal's TIS team or request to join our Facebook TIS Support Group: | 1300 379 558 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarbalTIS/

20.01.2022 Tune into 7 News Toowoomba tonight after 6PM to see a well-deserved feature story on Carbal’s Community Outreach Manager, Charlie Rowe!

19.01.2022 It was a long time coming, but earlier this month we were finally able to hold our long-awaited, Cultural Awareness Training workshop for clinical professionals at our new training facility in Kearneys Spring. Carbal wishes to thank all who supported us and especially to those who patiently waited since the start of the year and were very understanding of the pandemic-related delays in the earlier months. Turns out, our participants are not only supportive, but also very bra...ve having to battle out their assessment presentations for prizes! It was amazing to have a yarn with such an amazing bunch of health professionals! If you or your organisation is interested in finding out more about Carbal's Cultural Awareness Training options we offer, we'd love to hear from you: | (07) 4688 0500 | 0436 852 078 | [email protected]

16.01.2022 MUDAL-YAAL YARNIN: Antenatel Education Sessions - Warwick Expectant mothers are invited to attend Carbal’s upcoming antenatal education session in Warwick @ 10:00AM-2:00PM on Tuesday 1 December at Warwick Baptist Church. This series of culturally-appropriate sessions are designed to show expectant mums exactly how to provide the best care for themselves and their new child during this exciting time!... Our experienced midwives will provide crucial tips relating to child health, diet and nutrition, breastfeeding, postnatal care and everything that mums can expect before, during and after birth. Come join us for an informative class in a fun and laidback environment and receive a free gift pack full of goodies! If you or someone you know is interested in these free classes, please phone (or text) Carbal Medical Services Warwick and speak to our friendly midwife Stephanie today: | 0436 023 592. These sessions are brought to you by Carbal Medical Services in proud partnership with Toowoomba Hospital and QAIHC (Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council).

16.01.2022 Carbal Medical Services would like to advise that all Toowoomba and Warwick clinics, and Toowoomba Vaccine & Respiratory Clinic, will be closed this Friday 2nd of April and next Monday 5th of April for the Easter long weekend. If you live in the Toowoomba area and require after hours medical services please call 137 425 or go to Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department. If you live in the Warwick area and require after hours medical services please call (07) 4661 6900 or ...go to Warwick Hospital Emergency Department. In the event of a medical emergency, always call 000. From the Carbal team, have a wonderful long weekend!

15.01.2022 Last Friday, Carbal's TIS team attended the NAIDOC 2020 event at Laidley Recreation Grounds. The event acknowledged and celebrated the achievements and talents of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. ‘Always was. Always will be’ was the day's theme with plenty of entertainment provided including the Yugara Dancers, Cebuan Fire Twirler "Wisper" and other performances as well as delicious food stalls, craft stalls, community stalls and music. ... The day was all about family and community, to celebrate the strength and beauty of community. Special thanks to Idell Wadley and Spirit of the Valley Events group for taking the time and care to organise this community event!

15.01.2022 Last week Carbal Warwick's NDIS and Woman's groups came together to join in the NAIDOC 2020 celebrations. Organised by the community and Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd's Family Wellbeing Team; we were more than happy to support by lending a venue to keep everyone out of the rain. It was great for Families, Elders and Community Service Providers to come together for a yarn and a laugh.... The day was full of culture, activities, community spirit and good tucker and we'd like to say a big 'thank you' to everyone who took part. #NAIDOC2020

13.01.2022 The desire behind what drives people to smoke is often very personal and specific to the individual. This is also true when considering the motivations that are needed for somebody to quit smoking for good! Carbal's TIS team knows that the personal journey to quit is unique for everyone.... What works well for one person may not be effective for another so we try to look at some of the personal considerations at the beginning of each individual's journey. Make 2021 the year that you quit smoking! Support and help is here but only you can take the first step towards making it happen. For more info phone us or request to join our Facebook TIS Support Group: | 1300 379 558 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarbalTIS/

13.01.2022 Thank you to all our patients and in particular, those who go to the effort to give handwritten cards and bring in chocolates, food and fruit like this hamper received by our Warwick staff this morning! We hope everyone is able to have a safe and relaxing break and we thank you for helping us get through what has been a unique and challenging year for many.... Don't forget - This year, all Carbal clinics will be CLOSED from 4:30PM on Thursday 17th December 2020 and will be RE-OPENING at 8:30AM on Tuesday 5th January 2021. Please ensure that you make an appointment to obtain any required prescriptions that you may need over the holidays.

12.01.2022 Smoking... How bad can it be? When a person smokes, the harm done to their body is subtle and gradual. Each day, the damage grows.... And by the time the effects are felt and realised, it is often too late, and the cost is more than just what’s in your wallet. Take charge of your health - phone Carbal's TIS team or request to join our Facebook TIS Support Group: | 1300 379 558 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarbalTIS/

12.01.2022 If you missed it last week, here is the full story on the great man himself, Carbal's Charlie Rowe. Special thanks to 7NEWS Toowoomba reporter Kathleen O'Connor for taking the time to shine a light on Charlie and Carbal's community outreach programs. If you'd like more information on Carbal's Strong Fathers, Strong Families program, please feel free to get in touch with Charlie during business hours on 0400 644 657.

12.01.2022 Carbal is proud to partner with SecondBite and are extremely grateful to FoodAssist Toowoomba who help us to consistently provide healthy food packages to some of our more vulnerable community members.

10.01.2022 You can listen to Carbal's Community Outreach Manager Charlie Rowe discussing social and emotional wellbeing as it relates to First Nations’ people on the latest episode of the 'Unleash the Beast' podcast. In the last few months, Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD Ltd has reignited the Unleash the Beast - a conversation about mental health podcast to continue the community conversation about mental health. You can access locally-produced mental health-related blog articl...es online at their website now: https://www.lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au/b/unleash-the-beast See more

09.01.2022 Earlier this week, Carbal's CAT team delivered some socially- distanced Cultural Awareness Training via webinar to staff from the Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN. This is behind the scenes tech-heavy setup - Many wires involved! Many thanks to all the enthusiasm and feedback from PHN staff who have since been eager to read even more on First Nation’s history. It is always very encouraging to have such huge support and open hearts to understanding our First Nations history an...d culture. If staff from your organisation are also interested in joining us for an online Cultural Awareness Training session in the future, please get in touch with Carbal's Education and Marketing Coordinator: | (07) 4688 0500 | 0436 852 078 | [email protected]

09.01.2022 To celebrate the challenging year that 2020 has been, this year Carbal did something a bit different to celebrate the Christmas holiday breakup. On Friday staff enjoyed an 'Amazing Race Day' challenge, spending some quality time in a fun team building exercise. Staff were divided into teams of four to follow a series of cryptic clues around Toowoomba to answer location-based puzzles.... Many prizes were awarded including best time, most correct answers and best team costumes and it was followed by a well-earned BBQ lunch for all. We hope that all of our clients have a Merry Christmas from us all and here’s to a happy and healthy 2021!

09.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to Carbal Board Member, Melanie Waters for being the recipient of this year’s Toowoomba NAIDOC Senior Education Award awarded by the College for Indigenous Studies, Education and Research (CISER) as part of Toowoomba Naidoc 2020! #NAIDOCWeek2020 #NAIDOCWeek

09.01.2022 Health Consumers Queensland is hosting a panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leaders to answer questions from the community relating to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. If you'd like to get involved, you can register to attend via Zoom for next Monday, 29 March from 9:30AM: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/second-covid-vaccine-qa-for

08.01.2022 We were lucky to have our very own Dr José Fernandez sharing his story on the latest episode of the Indigenous Health Training QLD MedTalk podcast! From Colombia to Carbal Medical Services Toowoomba, Dr Fernandez shares his experiences with discovering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, working in Indigenous health, palliative care and universal spirituality. This podcast is just one in a brilliant series from General Practice Training Queensland (GPTQ) and can b...e listened and subscribed to for free via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify, or listen to it in full online now via the link below: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode/680844

08.01.2022 Do you know what 'Carcinogenic' means? It is a term that refers to anything that may have the potential to cause cancer. Many of the 7000+ chemicals in cigarettes are proven carcinogens meaning that sooner or later, most smokers will likely succumb to some form of cancer.... Carbal Tackling Indigenous Smoking team has helped hundreds of smokers to #StepOffTheSmokes for good. Support and help is here but the first step lies with you - For more info phone us or request to join our Facebook TIS Support Group: | 1300 379 558 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarbalTIS/

07.01.2022 Extended COVID-19 Testing Hours this Weekend In light of the recent developing Covid outbreak in Brisbane, Carbal's Toowoomba Respiratory Clinic will be extending its opening hours to 9:00AM - 1:00PM this weekend, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th January 2021. Anyone who has been in proximity to the greater Brisbane region since 2 January 2021 is encouraged to phone or book a time online to come and get tested with us for FREE, even if no symptoms are being shown.... Please Remember - EVERYONE who gets tested must immediately self-isolate until results are returned. Early detection is the best way of preventing the spread of Covid throughout South-East Queensland! Have you had any of the following flu-like symptoms recently? shortness of breath; fever / elevated temperature; sore throat; coughing; loss of smell or taste; fatigue ALL are welcome FREE GP consult included NO Medicare card required NO wait times - on-the-day appointments available Don’t wait hours to be seen we have plenty of on-the-day appointments available. Phone or book your time online now: | (07) 4580 1400 | https://bit.ly/2YfdCws | 18-24 Charnley Street, Kearneys Spring QLD 4350

06.01.2022 Children who grow up around smokers are dealt a range of huge disadvantages to their ongoing health and wellbeing. Don't allow your kids' health to be compromised for your dirty smoking habit - Make the choice to quit today! #StepOffTheSmokes with Carbal TIS. We can provide the support to help you change your future for you and your children, but only YOU can take the first step!... For more info phone us or request to join our Facebook TIS Support Group: | 1300 379 558 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarbalTIS/

06.01.2022 Genetic Health Referral Pathways Research Study - Thursday, 28 January 2021 - Do you identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander?... Would you like to be involved in developing access to genetic health? If so, we would like your input and involvement in an upcoming research project and workshop. Data shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders’ access genetic health services less when compared to non-Indigenous Queenslanders. We need to change this to help ‘Close the Gap’! The project goal is to create an improved, culturally safe pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to access to genetic health services. VENUE: Carbal Medical Services, 18 Charnley Street, Kearneys Spring, 4350 DATE: Thursday 28th January 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM View the participant information sheet online here: https://bit.ly/3bkhB28 If you would like further information or to attend the workshop please contact: Kim Passante Clinical & Quality Manager Carbal Medical Services (07) 4688 0500 Victoria Donoghue Project Manager QAIHC [email protected] / 0403 834 657 This research study is a joint initiative with Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, Queensland Genomics, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute & Metro North Hospital and Health Service.

06.01.2022 - NOTICE - ALL CARBAL MEDICAL SERVICES LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, 5TH OCTOBER 2020. Apologies for any inconvenience.... In the event of a medical-related emergency over the long weekend: If you live in the Toowoomba area and require after hours medical services please call 137 425 or go to Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department. If you live in the Warwick area and require after hours medical services please call (07) 4661 6900 or go to Warwick Hospital Emergency Department.

05.01.2022 Kids from the Kids Club Early Learning Centre at Wilsonton Heights were lucky enough to have Santa and one of his elves pay a visit and give out some early Christmas presents. Carbal’s Community Outreach Manager, Charlie Rowe and CEO Brian Hewitt made a very cool entrance to a crowd of very excited staff and children before moving inside to Santa’s chair and wishing everybody a merry Christmas.

05.01.2022 Over the past few months, Carbal Medical Services has conducted three Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN-sponsored Cultural Awareness Training (CAT) workshops in Toowoomba, Ipswich and Warwick. This RACGP and ACRRM-accredited training directed to health professionals focuses on creating a safe and welcoming environment where participants can immerse themselves in the rich content of First Nation’s people history and culture. The training aims to assist health professionals in... their development of culturally-competent service provision to First Nation’s people so that our valued health providers are better equipped to service our First Nation’s community. We have had such a range of health and support professions, all of whom are essential in improving healthcare and support to our community. Carbal Medical Services would like to thank the PHN for sponsoring 3 of our workshops, as well as our three CAT presenters; Uncle Colin, Tamika Campbell and Charlie Rowe. Most of all, thank you to all participants who showed up with an eagerness to learn and have a yarn it us! If you or your organisation are interested in our Cultural Awareness Training workshops, we'd love to hear from you: | (07) 4688 0500 | 0436 852 078 | [email protected]

05.01.2022 DANCE RITES 2020 Witness the powerful coming together of traditional customs, language and contemporary culture with First Nations dancers from around Australia. This is a free online event broadcast for on Sydney Opera House's YouTube channel and Facebook page.... DANCE RITES will consist of two heats, before the finals on 21 November. Each heat will be broadcast in two parts, over four nights, 11 - 14 November. Heat 1, Episode 1, Nov 11 8pm: https://soh.online/a52f5 Heat 1, Episode 2, Nov 12, 8pm: https://soh.online/dcc78 Heat 2, Episode 1, Nov 13, 8pm: https://soh.online/aba62 Heat 2, Episode 2, Nov 14, 8pm: https://soh.online/d421b Heat 1 is the Traditional Dance, revealing continuance of song cycles and language and age-old welcomes. Heat 2 is the Wildcard Dance and is open to any style, often reflecting our shared histories, with some groups telling old comical stories, and others exploring more recent stories, fusing music and song. Find out more: https://soh.online/DanceRites

05.01.2022 HOLIDAY CLOSURES: This year, all CARBAL MEDICAL clinics including TOOWOOMBA RESPIRATORY CLINIC will be CLOSED from 4:30PM on Thursday 17th December 2020 and will be RE-OPENING at 8:30AM on Tuesday 5th January 2021. In the event of a medical-related emergency over the Christmas holiday period:... If you live in the Toowoomba area and require after hours medical services please call 137 425 or go to Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department. If you live in the Warwick area and require after hours medical services please call (07) 4661 6900 or go to Warwick Hospital Emergency Department. Have a happy and safe Christmas period and we hope to see you in the new year!

04.01.2022 This is the story of how children grow well. Each chapter is important to the story. Every person has a role to playparents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, community members, educators, and service providers.... Check out Queensland’s Early Childhood Development story to learn how you can help children grow well: https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au//early-childhood-develop

02.01.2022 The Art of Carbal - 'Hunters and Gatherers of the Rainforest and Fresh Water' by Uncle Colin Jones: "The Rainforest section of the painting at the top, you’ll see the circles representing the life force of the rainforest, and then in the rainforest, you’ll see at the top going across, the little circles with the orange and yellow they’re the fireplaces. And you see the little footprints following [those] fireplaces, it’s the song lines the maps of the land because the ide...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Carbal’s Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) recently conducted a TIS education session for our staff, showcasing how our TIS program can assist those thinking about stepping off the smokes, as well as a talk on ceremonial smoking and history as to how tobacco was first introduced to Australia’s first people. We were fortunate to have the National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking in town, and we thoroughly enjoyed hosting them at our event. Thank you to our great presenters and all those who attended! #StepOffTheSmokes